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Safer Drivers Course free for Wollondilly’s Learner Drivers
A year after the tragic car accident at Buxton, the entire Wollondilly community is feeling the enduring impact of losing five young locals.
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As part of an ongoing response, Wollondilly Shire Council has partnered with Southern Highlands PCYC to offer a free Safer Drivers Course for local young people.
The course is available to 16 to 25-year-old residents of the Wollondilly Shire who are on their Learner Drivers licence, and at the completion of the course they can take 20 hours off their log… -
Strong performance, big road asset investment as Wollondilly Council Annual Financial Statements approved on time
Wollondilly Shire Council received its audited 2022-23 Annual Financial Statements on Tuesday night, which revealed the organisation to be in a sound financial position and showing strong improvement over the year.
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Council is recovering from the financial impacts of major fire, flood and storm events in recent years, and is gearing up to improve services for its current community and manage the rapidly growing population.
A Financial Management Improvement Plan was put in place by the Council… -
Council seeks infrastructure for Appin development and assurance on bushfire risk
Wollondilly Council is continuing to seek a commitment to enabling infrastructure and an assurance on bushfire safety to support the state-led Appin growth area, with the NSW Government’s decision to accelerate rezoning of Appin for 13,000 additional homes coming into effect in December 2023.
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Council’s position is that housing development in Appin is premature without a fully funded, binding infrastructure delivery plan linked to the delivery of housing.
Council has written to NSW Premier, The… -
South Wilton Precinct Site Plan Proposals to ensure future jobs and liveability for growing community
Wollondilly Shire Council has a vision to support residential neighbourhoods with infrastructure, commercial spaces and employment areas, and has now endorsed a number of Planning Cells for South Wilton to be placed on public exhibition.
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The draft Planning Cells take in the fragmented land within the state mandated Wilton Growth Area that is not already held in singular land ownership within the four main Wilton Precincts.
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Request for Tender - Disposal of Construction & Maintenance Materials (Panel Contract)
Tender 2024/07
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Description
Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking Tenders for the disposal of materials arising from construction and maintenance activities in Wollondilly Shire.
The materials to be disposed of vary and include concrete work, road pavement materials such as asphalt concrete and granular road base, as well as materials from various maintenance works like drainage, shoulder works, and heavy patching.
The scope of work includes tasks such as collection, transportation, and disp… -
COUNCIL SUPPORTS CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF METRO RAIL LINE TO CONNECT MACARTHUR REGION TO NEW AIRPORT AND MACARTHUR-KEMBLA LINK
Wollondilly Shire Council has put its support behind the Western Sydney Dialogue group campaign to delay the potential extension of the Metro West rail line to the inner city and focus instead on building missing connections to Sydney’s south-west and north-west areas in the 2030s.
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Mayor Matt Gould said that Wollondilly had been calling for this important rail connection for many years, strongly supported by the eight Councils of The Parks - Sydney’s Western Parkland Councils and particularl… -
Wollondilly Beach Bus back on the road this Summer
Wollondilly Shire Council’s popular Beach Bus will hit the road again this summer, transporting Wollondilly residents to the beach and providing some relief from the heat.
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The Beach Bus offers residents of all ages free travel to North Wollongong Beach from various stops across the Wollondilly Shire. The hop on service will operate on four Tuesdays this summer: 7, 14, 21 and 28 January.
This is a low floor accessible bus, making the service accessible for all members of the community. … -
Wollondilly better prepared for disasters with launch of Emergency Dashboard and installation of new flood cameras
Wollondilly residents will have improved access to important information during emergency events and disasters with the launch of a new website-based emergency dashboard and the installation of flood cameras in crucial locations across the Shire.
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The purpose-built emergency dashboard is located on Council’s website as well as through e-kiosks located in Warragamba, Bargo and Oakdale. It includes live information such as emergency news, road and bridge closures, fire danger ratings, river heigh… -
Interim Heritage Order - 15 Mulhollands Road, Picton
Under section 25 of the Heritage Act 1977, in August 2024, Wollondilly Shire Council made an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) on land at 15 Mulhollands Road (LOT 7 DP244398), PICTON to temporarily protect Aboriginal relics.
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Council resolved at its meeting of 25 February 2025 to support the IHO remaining effective for a period of 12 months. The IHO will now expire 31 August 2025.
An IHO is a safeguard to provide protection where a property is not listed as a heritage item (as in this case). As r… -
PROPOSED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT - 135 Barkers Lodge Road PICTON
An application has been received seeking consent for the following:
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Property
Lot: 202 DP: 1220336, 135 Barkers Lodge Road PICTON
For the purposes of
Construction of a depot including three (3) buildings, at-grade parking and associated driveways and stormwater works
Applicant
Chapman Planning Pty Ltd
Application Number
DA/2025/128/1
Consent Authority
Wollondilly Shire Council
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Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
Think you can outrun a steam train? Put yourself to the test at the annual Huff 'n' Puff Road Race!
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Taking place on Sunday 25 May, Huff ‘N Puff gives you the chance to race against the iconic 3001 Locomotive from Buxton to Thirlmere. Shortly after, the fun continues with the Family Fun Run from Couridjah to Thirlmere.
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Have your say on Council’s Budget and priorities for the years ahead, as Council continues big investment in roads, infrastructure, customer experience and planning for the long term
Wollondilly Shire Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan – Wollondilly 2040 and other supporting documents outline a refreshed focus and vision for the Shire as the new Council hits its stride; with residents invited to check in and provide their feedback during the upcoming public exhibition period.
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The community’s thoughts and aspirations have helped shape the updated Community Strategic Plan, which is the highest-level plan for Council, and is used to guide policy and service delivery.
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Proposed Integrated Development - 290 Picton Road RAZORBACK
An application has been received seeking consent for the following:
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Property
Lot: 3 DP: 732582, 290 Picton Road RAZORBACK
For the purposes of
Demolition of existing structures and site preparation to facilitate the construction of a single workshop incorporating an office and amenities building, along with 25 designated car parking spaces, truck and equipment parking area, drainage infrastructure, landscaping works, and boundary fencing
Applicant
RMR Picton Freehold Pty Limited
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Development proposal - 25 Scroggies Road THIRLMERE
An application has been received seeking consent for the following:
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Property
Lot: 1 DP: 522540, 25 Scroggies Road THIRLMERE
For the purposes of
Erect relocated igloos with a recycled water system and a packing shed for the purpose of growing vegetables for the market as a 'family business'
Applicant
The Burton & Field Unit Trust
Application Number
DA/2025/335/1
Consent Authority
Wollondilly Shire Council
The Development Application is required to be advertised in accorda… -
The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery
Nursery Opening Hours
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Tuesdays & Thursdays
9.00am - 2.00pm
Saturday Open Days
8.00am - 12.00pm
Dates:
7th December, 2024
1st February, 2025
5th April, 2025
About the Nursery
The Robin Davies Wollondilly Community Nursery grows a variety of native plants, from grasses and groundcovers to shrubs, vines and shade trees.
The community nursery is not just a nursery though; it's also a community resource centre where local environmental, conservation and community groups can hold me…
Upcoming Events
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Huff N Puff Road Race and Family Fun Run
National Sorry Day – Community Commemoration
Latest News
Have your say on Council’s Budget and priorities for the years ahead, as Council continues big investment in roads, infrastructure, customer experience and planning for the long term
Rail, road & basic enabling infrastructure top the list as Council endorses key advocacy priorities for Wollondilly
Thirlmere gets ready to huff n puff in a race against a steam train